How To Clean Aluminum Window Frames
Aluminum window frames are a popular choice for homeowners, but they can unfortunately develop oxidization that's unattractive. Here's how to clean them properly and prevent further corrosion.
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9 Ways To Keep Blankets And Comforters Smelling Fresh
Options for keeping your blankets and comforters smelling good include dryer sheets, scented soap, cedar sachets, baking soda, fabric fresher sprays, and more.
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How To Dry The Floor After Mopping
You can speed up the floor drying process after mopping with an old towel, squeegee, fan, or dry mop, depending on what's available and your preferences.
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How To Clean Construction Dust Inside A Home
Remove construction dust with a shop vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter as well as a damp sponge mop and microfiber cloths to clean all surfaces in your home.
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How To Clean Poison Ivy Off Of Tools
To clean poison ivy off of tools, first protect yourself to avoid contact with urushiol from the plant. Use grease-fighting detergent and warm water to remove the poison ivy remnants, and follow up with isopropyl alcohol to disinfect.
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How To Remove Landscape Block Adhesive
Landscape block adhesive holds together blocks or masonry without the use of mortar. It can be removed, but the process can be messy. Heat can be used to remove it from blocks, along with petroleum jelly.
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How To Use Peel & Stick Tiles On Countertops
Installing a brand new countertop in your kitchen can be a costly and time consuming project. Peel and stick tile on countertop surfaces is a cost effective way to update your room in just a little time and with few tools. Often, peel and stick tiles are used to mimic expensive material, like stone.
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How To Fill Low Areas In Asphalt Driveways
Asphalt offers homeowners a strong and durable driveway. Asphalt has a measure of flexibility that allows an asphalt driveway to stand up well to freeze-thaw patterns rather than cracking or breaking.
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How To Clean Corroded Chrome
Chrome offers a shiny, mirrorlike finish on car wheels, bicycle spokes, household appliances, faucets, furniture or vintage car bumpers. Manufacturers apply a thin chrome layer over metals, usually steel, to produce a chrome-plated item.
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How To Patch Holes In A Brick Wall
Homeowners drill holes in brick walls for a variety of reasons, including running cable, electrical wires or pipes through the wall. Changing the location of the cable, wire or pipe leaves a gaping hole through the brick wall where water, dirt and debris enter the structure.
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Removing Adhesive From Painted Wood
Price stickers, decorative stickers and name badges all have an adhesive back that sticks to surfaces either purposely or by accident. Removing the stickers typically involves peeling the sticker off the surface.
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How To Test A Ceramic Fuse
Ceramic fuses act as a safety device that interrupts the electrical power supply when electrical overloads or surges occur. Internal, thin, wire filaments melt and stop the electrical current to prevent harm to an appliance or other electrical device.
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How To Fix A Bowed Wood Table
Wood bows or warps for many reasons including humidity and the natural stability of the wood. Some wood is more prone to warping and bowing than other types because of its' natural moisture content; the higher the moisture content, the more likely the wood is to warp.
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How To Separate Glue From Wood Joints
Glue holds wood joints together on many types of furniture, ranging from chairs to beds. Adhesive forms a strong bond to hold the pieces together in a tight joint. Many times a glue bond holds the wood tightly in place even if the piece suffers damage.
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How To Keep Concrete From Sticking To Wood
Builders and homeowners alike have opportunities to build wood forms to hold concrete, and the procedure is easy, but removing the forms can be many times more difficult. As the concrete sets and hardens, it makes no distinction between where a builder wants the concrete and where it is unwelcome.
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How To Fix A Scratched Toilet Bowl
Manufacturers make toilet bowls from ceramic and apply a thick glaze for protection. Toilet glazes stand up well to general cleaning, but will show scratches over time. Using scouring powders, acid-based cleaners, steel wool, pumice or sandpaper to clean tough stains will leave scratches on the toilet.
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How To Keep The Contents Of A Safe Free From Mildew
Sunlight and circulating air keep mildew away. Unfortunately, a safe does not have either. Safes are dark, tight-seamed, secure boxes that do not allow light to enter or air to flow. Many homeowners store valuable items in safes, including documents, money and deeds, which have the potential to become mildew targets.
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How To Drill Through HardiePlank Siding
Manufactured by James Hardie, HardiePlank siding is a fibrous cement-based product. A durable material made of Portland cement, silica and wood fiber, HardiePlank stands up to weather, insects and rot. The siding is fire-resistant, providing a high level of protection for a home.
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How To Remove Silicone From Drywall
Silicone caulk functions as a barrier to seal gaps between surfaces, preventing air and water entry. It forms a waterproof, tight seal that remains flexible, making it a good choice for bathroom, kitchens and laundry rooms.
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How To Remove Stickers From Porcelain
Porcelain has many uses in a house. Manufacturers make mugs, tiles, vases, toilets, and many other products from porcelain. Molding and baking ceramic at high temperatures in a kiln creates porcelain. After the porcelain cools, manufacturers add a glaze that protects the ceramic and makes it shiny.
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How To Repair & Repaint Steel Door Frames
Door frames secure a door and hold it in place. Steel door frames are strong and durable alternatives to wooden door frames. However, steel door frames are susceptible to damage, including dents and rust. Repairing the damage is a requirement prior to painting.
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How To Turn Water Back On After Getting Air Out Of The Pipes
Bleeding air from water pipes reduces pipe noise. When air pressure builds up in plumbing pipes, it puts undue stress on faucets, fittings, solder joints and pipes. Prior to bleeding air from the pipes, the main water supply is off while all faucets remain open to force the excess air out of the pipes.
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How To Remove Wood Stain From Clothing
Wood workers and artisans commonly use wood stains to create new colors on wood projects. Wood stains can splash or spill onto their clothing, leaving behind a stain and ruining the garments. Wood stains are available in oil or water-based formulas. Once the wood stain is dry, removing it is virtually impossible.
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How To Dye Bleach Stains On A Carpet
A bleach spill on a carpet, whether it be large or small, leaves behind a telltale mark. Technically, bleach does not stain a carpet; instead, it strips the dye out of the carpet fibers, leaving a mark.
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How To Drill In Plaster Walls
Long before the advent of drywall, using plaster to coat walls was a common practice. Homeowners and contractors covered masonry walls with a cement-based material to hide the structure. Applying plaster over thin strips of wood, called lath became the practice in more modern wood-frame houses.
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The Best Way To Take Spar Urethane Off Wood
Spar urethane is a protective and durable surface coating for wood. Application to wood surfaces, both indoors and out, prevents wood damage from the elements and allows wood's natural beauty to show.
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How To Repair A Cracked Igloo Cooler
An Igloo cooler is a brand-name ice chest typically used to keep food and drinks cold. Plastic Igloo coolers can become damaged due to accidents, age and rough handling. Ice chests act to insulate the cold contents from the hot or warm exterior.
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